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Location-Based Gaming Platform
For: Geography enthusiasts, content creators, educational institutions
Buildability
The Problem
Limited engaging ways to learn geography and test location knowledge at scale
The Solution
Platform for creating and playing location-based guessing games with social features
Why Now?
Street view data widely available, social gaming popular, education technology adoption high
Build MVP in 7 Days
Day 1
Build basic web app using Google Maps API
Day 2
Create simple guessing interface
Day 3
Add scoring and timing system
Day 4
Enable sharing of results
Day 5
Test with 50 users for feedback
How to Validate
Post geography challenges on social media
Reach out to geography teachers for feedback
Create YouTube videos of gameplay
Survey existing GeoGuesser users about desired features
Revenue Model
Freemium subscriptions + educational institution licensing + tournament entry fees
Competitive Moat
Network effects, content creator ecosystem, educational partnerships
Risks to Consider
Google Maps API cost increasesCompetition from established playersContent creator dependencyInternational expansion challenges